Tink launches new cheaper motion sensor in Europe

The tink Basics Motion Sensor (Matter) has been released in Germany. Tink is a smart home company that sells devices from a range of brands, alongside a few of its own products under the tink Basics range like the Smart Plug (curr. €16.99 at Amazon DE).

Tink’s new Motion Sensor is designed to detect people moving around your home. You could use this information as a form of security when you are out of the house, or to trigger other linked smart home devices like lights. The motion sensor has a 90° detection angle and a detection range of 3-7 m (~9.8-23.0 ft). This Matter-over-Thread device can integrate with a wide range of smart home ecosystems, connecting to products from other brands; it is worth noting that it must be paired with a Thread border router.

Users of the tink Motion Sensor can receive real-time push notifications via the brand’s app or from other smart home apps like Google Home. Thanks to its adjustable angle base, it can easily be mounted on a wall or ceiling. The white device is powered by two AAA batteries and will operate in temperatures from -10 to 50°C (~14 to 122°F). It measures 12.3 x 4.5 x 2.4 cm (~4.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches).

You can now buy the tink Basics Motion Sensor (Matter) at the brand’s online store in Germany for €29.95. This makes it a relatively affordable option, given its feature set. It is unclear when tink could start selling this product on its websites in other countries like the Netherlands and Belgium.